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| Destination | Katakolon, Olympia |
|---|---|
| Duration | Half Day |
| Experiences | Archeological, Shore Excursion |
Best of Katakolon Private Tour
From: € 529
ALL INCLUSIVE
Enjoy a private & exclusive shore excursion to one of Greece’s most visited sites, ancient Olympia! Learn about the birthplace of the Olympic games and explore the local culture
Duration:
5 hrs
Meeting at:
Katakolon
Languages:
English, Spanish, French German, Italian
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Tour the ruins of Olympia with an archaeologist and get the inside scoop on ancient life
Unlock the mysteries of the place where the Olympic Flame is ignited every four years for the modern Olympic Games
Explore the archaeological museum to see significant artifacts from the site
Taste local products and learn the secrets of extra virgin olive oil
Customize your private tour to meet your needs and interests
GALLERY
DESCRIPTION
On this Best of Katakolon and Olympia private tour, feel the ancient splendor and the modern vibrancy of the area. Moreover, visit the best places where there is always something exciting to look forward to. Thus, enjoy a luxury tour with an expert guide and live authentic experiences.
Upon arrival, transfer in our comfy private vehicle from Katakolon port to the ancient site of Olympia.
To start with, wander through the place where the ancient athletes lived, trained, offered sacrifices to gods and competed. Witness the magnificence of the ancient city absorbing the wisdom of the ancient Greeks at iconic ruins. Time seems to have stood still there! Afterwards, revel in the beauty of the place where the Olympic Flame is ignited every four years for the modern Olympic Games. Then, discover the temple of Zeus, once home of one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Step back in history at this stadium, run and follow the footsteps of the first athletes. Don’t fail to take your own pictures on the marble starting line extant up to this day.
Next, our Katakolon private tour continues to the museum. Now, join our knowledgeable guide on a journey through time and discover significant ancient artifacts from the archaeological site.
Later on, explore a local olive oil farm. Taste some local products and learn the secrets of olive oil from the experts. As for wine lovers, they may want to take an optional excursion to a local winery and sip on the varieties of wine produced there. However, if you choose to swim in turquoise blue waters, the beach is organized and you can relax and enjoy a beverage or Greek nibbles. At the end of the day, make your way safely back to Katakolon port.
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I highly, highly recommend this company for your visit to Santorini. Our guide was Eugene and she was FABULOUS!
Rhonda C
Cannot say enough about this tour and how much fun we had! We were 4 couples that have been friends for years. Our tour guide, Zoi, was so knowledgable, yet very interesting and fun. The tour ended with a "light" lunch and Zorba dancers! It was so much fun! Opa!!
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GET & BRING
Transfer in a fully air-conditioned private vehicle from the port of Katakolon and return in due time
A guided tour of the archaeological site and the museum
Local licensed guide and archaeologist
Entrance fees
Discover an olive oil farm and taste local products*
Skip the line
Bottled water
All taxes
*Hands-on exploration on a local olive oil farm with meaningful cultural encounters. As an alternative to this option the following choices are possible:
Discover a local winery and taste local wines
Sit at a café or savor a meal at a waterfront tavern
Enjoy a Zorba live dance show while tasting Greek traditional nibbles
Explore a small Greek Honey Bees Farm while you drink Greek coffee and taste Greek sweets with with honey from the farm
Gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses
PRICE EXPLANATION
Base price: up to 2 adults
529€
The Base Price is for up to 2 (two) participants. The total tour cost for parties of 3 or more participants varies depending on your group composition as outlined in the Additional Participants table below.
Adults: 18 & over
78€
Students: Valid Student ID
58€
Children: Up to 12 years
32€
USEFUL INFORMATION
Payments
A deposit is required to confirm your reservation. The deposit can be paid by credit card or via Pay Pal. The rest of the amount must be paid two weeks before the date of the tour.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
A participant may change or cancel an agreed service. No penalty will be incurred provided a change in date is made at least 5 days prior to departure and other dates are available. Except as outlined above our cancellation policy applies to our trips and tours.
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- If a participant cancels eight (8) days or more prior to departure, a refund less an administrative and credit card fee 15% will be made.
- Cancellations one week or less prior to departure will result in a charge of 50% of the deposit.
- Cancellations twenty-four (24) hours prior to departure will result in no refund.
- Failing to arrive on the day of the tour will not result in a refund.
- In case of cancellation or disruption due to acts of God, war, terrorism, rebellion, strike or any other causes beyond the participants’ control, they will receive a full refund.
Refunds will be made within thirty (30) days of the cancellation date.
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